Social Research, Architecture and Design Meetup

Join us for a special evening celebrating 10 years of the AIA Social Science + Architecture Committee, a decade of advancing conversations at the intersection of research, human behavior, equity, advocacy, and the built environment.
Founded on a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange, the committee has spent the past ten years building a vibrant community of architects, researchers, strategists, educators, and industry leaders exploring how social science can shape more responsive, inclusive, and human-centered environments.
The evening will bring together past and present members, collaborators, and co-leaders for a reflective and forward-looking gathering. Through shared stories, presentations, provocations, and conversation, we will look back on the ideas, partnerships, and impact that have defined the last decade, while also exploring emerging questions shaping the next ten years of architecture and design.
The event will feature:

• A “by the numbers” look at 10 years of committee impact and programming
• Reflections from past co-leaders and contributors
• Dinner conversations inspired by the committee’s original founding format
• Provocations and future-focused discussions on the evolving role of social science in architecture
• Opportunities to reconnect with long-term members, collaborators, and the broader design community

At its core, the celebration is about ideas, community, and the continued belief that architecture is deeply connected to human experience.
We look forward to celebrating the past 10 years, and imagining the next 10 together.